FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup rule changes to speed play
#WorldCup #SoccerRulesReferees at the 2026 World Cup will enforce new rules to speed up play: substituted players must exit in 10 seconds, goal kicks and throw-ins have countdowns, and VAR reviews expand. Officials will also wear video headsets for transparency. read more
World Cup 2026 unveils major rule changes
#WorldCup #SoccerRulesIFAB introduces major World Cup rule changes: VAR can now review corners and mistaken identity, players covering mouths face red cards, 10-second substitutions, 5-second restarts, and mandatory one-minute injury breaks for outfield players. read more
Soccer bans mouth-covering during confrontations
#SoccerRules #WorldCup2026IFAB unanimously approved a new rule penalizing players with a red card for covering their mouths during confrontations with opponents. The measure, effective at the 2026 World Cup, aims to prevent verbal abuse like racial slurs. read more